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…tion at a bargain price. The university’s Baptist tradition fosters a strong sense of community among students and faculty, and the school’s vision plan promises a slew of strategic changes such as lowering the student/teacher ratio and building new residence halls. Under the watch of president Ken Starr the university aspires to become a top-tier research university while enhancing its Christian identity.” Sic ’em, Bears!…

…grandson, each of whom would also earn Baylor degrees. After graduation, Hughes worked as an elementary school teacher in Marlin (just outside Waco) for more than 50 years. Baylor President Ken Starr paid a visit to Hughes a few years ago and listened to stories of 1930s Baylor life. At 105, her memory is not as sharp as it once was, but some things are never forgotten. Before Judge Starr left, he joined her family in singing “That Good Old Bayl…

…rom a kindness initiative to a program encouraging dads’ involvement at school. * Texas’ elementary teacher of the year — Whitney Crews, BSEd ’96, a sixth-grade social studies and science teacher, has been at E.J. Moss Intermediate in Lindale ISD (90 miles east of Dallas) for 17 of her 18 years in education. She credits her success with students to a willingness to try new ideas, no matter how crazy they may seem. [Read wh…

…try and Biochemistry. Jonklaas is the ninth Baylor graduate to win in the award in the last 12 years. A popular teacher of CHE 4341, “General Biochemistry,” Jonklaas might also be recognized by fans of HGTV’s Fixer Upper; he and wife Hannah, BSFCS ’04, were featured in season one of the show. The Cornelia Marschall Smith Professor of the Year award honors a professor who “makes a superlative contribution to the learn…

He’s a Baylor legend, Master Teacher, Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Neurosciences, and now, winner of the highest teaching honor given by the nation’s largest professional psychology organization. Dr. Roger Kirk is the 2015 recipient of the American Psychological Association’s Charles L. Brewer Distinguished Teaching of Psychology Award, reserved for professors who have “a proven track record as an exceptional teacher of psych…

…he rarely-given Robert B. Howsam Award, a lifetime achievement award from the Texas Association for Colleges of Teacher Education that recognizes individuals who have made exceptional contributions to education at the state and national levels. Receiving the award “was a real surprise,” Engelhardt says. “Many of us labor in the garden of education — just doing our work, neither seeking or expecting recognition; so when someone does take not…

…ar as director of the Department of Multicultural Affairs. Legendary Mentor: Dr. Bob and Joyce Packard, devoted teachers and mentors; Bob, a professor emeritus of physics and Master Teacher, taught at Baylor for 50 years, while Joyce, a former assistant dean of Baylor women, spent 23 years helping young people make wise decisions as a high school counselor. Distinguished Achievement: Clyde Hart, BBA ’56, the legendary Baylor track & field coa…

…was named Outstanding Professor by Mortar Board 12 times and was honored as one of Baylor’s first Master Teachers in 1982. Rachel Moore, MA ’69, taught English at Baylor from 1966 to 2005. Like Miller, she can include “Master Teacher” — the highest honor granted to Baylor faculty — among her many teaching honors. And it’s no surprise, as Moore went beyond her responsibility as a professor and was involved in B…

… seriously injured. [READ: Baylor students, faculty mourn deaths of talented, caring friends || WATCH: Friends, teachers remember Baylor students killed in crash] Hale has since left the hospital, but Ritzi has a long recovery ahead, having only just been released from intensive care. Dallas-Fort Worth’s FOX 4 spoke with her parents yesterday: The reporter noted how evident it was that Ritzi is surrounded by a loving community, including he…

…of students, with a tenure only one other professor in Baylor history can match. A lot has changed since Master Teacher and Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience Roger Kirk began teaching at Baylor in 1958. Consider that, when he arrived, Armstrong Browning Library and the Tidwell Bible Building were relative newcomers; each was less than seven years old. Or, remember that Baylor University has inaugurated 14 presidents since 184…